FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  What occurs in the first phase of an acute inflammation?

  A. Vasoconstriction

  B. Chemotaxis

  C. Vasodilation

  D. Edema

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Vasodilation leads to an increased blood flow and is responsible for the redness and heat of an acute inflammation. As fluid continues to concentrate in the area, the permeability of tissue is exceeded which leads to swelling and edema.

• Question 122:

  A client with cancer is in a disagreement with a doctor's orders to avoid massage for the next two months. The client has made a special request for massage and is willing to take all responsibility for any adverse effects that may arise due to the massage. Choose the best protocol to proceed.

  A. Massage as normal using both light and deep pressure.

  B. Massage as normal using only lighter massage techniques, i.e, Swedish.

  C. Massage using only MLD.

  D. No massage. Follow the orders of the medical doctor.

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: A strict order to not treat by a medical doctor should always be honored, especially in the case of a medical condition that can be adversely affected by massage. If the client insists on massage, then the massage therapist should recommend that the client obtain a second opinion and an authorization letter or prescription from another doctor.

• Question 123:

  Which element is needed for muscle contraction?

  A. Calcium

  B. Nitrogen

  C. Magnesium

  D. Iron

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Skeletal muscle contraction occurs when an action potential from the brain reaches the neuromuscular junction. It causes a calcium ion influx which starts the process of a muscle contraction.

• Question 124:

  Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?

  A. Trapezius

  B. Pec minor

  C. Short head of the biceps brachii

  D. Supraspinatis

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The acromion process is located at the top of the shoulder and articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle. It is the fibers of the middle trapezius that insert into the medial margin of the acromion process.

• Question 125:

  The ulna rotates around the radius.

  A. TRUE

  B. FALSE

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The ulna is stationary during wrist rotation.

• Question 126:

  Which two tendons comprise the anatomical snuff box?

  A. Extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis

  B. Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum longus

  C. Extensor digiti minimi and flexor carpia radial

  D. Extensor digitorum and extensor retinaculum

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The term anatomical snuff box or rather, “snuff box“ was coined by using the space between the tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and the extensor pollicus brevis (and the abductor pollicus longus) as a place to hold snuff tobacco.

• Question 127:

  A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following conditions is most likely present?

  A. Bursitis

  B. Myosi

  C. Osteomyelitis

  D. Fibromyalgia

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Deep pain on the bone with symptoms of infection are an indication of osteomyelitis. The only other option would by myositis, which is an inflammation of skeletal muscles. Since the client is experiencing deep pain on the bone, the indication would be osteomyelitis.

• Question 128:

  Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.

  A. TRUE

  B. FALSE

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Lateral epicondylitis is the technical term for tennis elbow.

• Question 129:

  All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:

  A. Decrease in number of hair follicles

  B. Thinner epidermis layer

  C. Fewer melanocytes

  D. Increased sweat gland activity

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: All aspects of the integumentary system are affected by aging. These changes result in thinning of the skin layers, fewer active hair follicles, leading to thin, sparse hair and sebaceous activity, and reduced blood supply. There is also dryness due to reduced sweat.

• Question 130:

  There are moments when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure?

  A. Relationship difficulties

  B. Sharing information about a mutual friend

  C. Coming down with a cold

  D. Business concerns and financial woes

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Coming down with a cold directly affects the client within the therapeutic environment. The other three choices are irrelevant to a client.